Infertility For DummiesAre you having problems becoming pregnant? You’re not alone; over 7.2 million Americans are facing the same challenges of infertility. Though some non-experts say that it’s all a matter of relaxation or taking medication, you need clear, straightforward, and trustworthy answers from healthcare professionals without feeling insulted, humiliated, or scared. Written with compassion as well as professional knowledge, Infertility for Dummies combines comfort and expertise to walk you through your journey to becoming pregnant. This plain-English guide explains how infertility affects both men and women, while covering the latest treatments. It covers all key areas, including:
Infertility for Dummies includes strategies for dealing with family and friends — what to expect from them, how to deal with inappropriate comments, and understanding that they are just trying to help. This book also provides the names and profiles of fertility medications and where you can find them. |
Contents
Title | |
Are We There Yet? Wondering Why Youre Not Pregnant | |
What Causes Infertility? | |
Understanding Your Anatomy | |
Defining Secondary Infertility | |
Stepping UpYour Efforts | |
Keeping a FertilityChart | |
WillTimingHelp? Getting through the TwoWeek Wait | |
Whenthe BeginningIs theEnd Early Pregnancy | |
Chapter | |
Moving Up to Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation | |
Welcome totheBig Time | |
The Care and Feeding of an Embryo Amazing Teamwork in the | |
Technically Youre Pregnant Waiting for the Proof | |
ConsideringtheNext StepIf IVFDoesntWork | |
Protecting Yourselves the Least You Should Do If Youre Using a Donor | |
Deciding When You Should Make an Appointment with Dr Basic | |
UnderstandingWhat Your DoctorSays Keeping YourOwn Hit Records | |
Taking Supplemental Steps on theRoad to Baby | |
Navigating the Relationship Pitfalls of Infertility | |
Finding the Problem Testing 12 3 | |
AnalyzingaSemenSpecimen | |
Lifestyle Changes to Improve Sperm Production | |
Borrowing fromtheBank the Sperm Bank That Is Using Donor Eggs Borrowing a Uterus for the Next Nine Months | |
Moving | |
Hello Dolly New Advances New Concerns in Fertility | |
The Next Big Technology? PosthumousConception Legal andEthical Issues | |
The PartofTens | |